Buckinghamshire Lottery: Win big, give back and make a difference!

That’s the question from Buckinghamshire Council to residents this Random Act of Kindness Day (17 February 2025).

With Buckinghamshire Lottery, Buckinghamshire residents can make a difference to their community by supporting local good causes while also potentially winning big.

By purchasing a ticket for just £1 per week, players not only have the opportunity to win cash prizes including the weekly £25,000 jackpot, but 60p of every ticket sale goes directly towards supporting local good causes. From animal charities, scout groups, charities providing support for health issues like cancer, mental health and Alzheimer’s, local food banks, sport clubs and youth projects – there’s a good cause close to everybody's heart.

Buckinghamshire Lottery offers a 1 in 56 chance of winning – much better odds than the National Lottery. Recent winners include Mrs P who won £250 last month while supporting the Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Service - South Buckinghamshire.

Diana Chadwick, Operations Director - RSASS commented: “RSASS has been proud to be a good cause supported by Buckinghamshire Lottery since 2021, benefiting from essential community support.

The funds raised through the lottery have directly contributed to expanding our therapeutic services and outreach programs, helping survivors of sexual violence and their families access the compassionate care they need. Thanks to this vital funding we’ve been able to extend our counselling hours, and reach more individuals across South Buckinghamshire who deserve safety, healing, and empowerment.

Every ticket purchased truly makes a difference in transforming lives and strengthening our community.”

Last year, over £66,000 was raised for good causes registered with Buckinghamshire Lottery, and nearly £28,000 was raised in addition to this for Buckinghamshire Lottery’s Community Fund which supports even more local projects and community groups in the county.

"We're thrilled by the success of Buckinghamshire Lottery,” said Arif Hussain, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities. “It offers residents the chance to win cash prizes while also supporting local causes that make a real difference in our community. By purchasing a ticket, you not only have the chance to win big, but you're also helping to fund important projects and organisations that enhance the lives of those in our community. It's truly a win-win situation."

Arif added: “We have 381 local good causes registered, so there’s plenty of choice for people when choosing who they want to support. All proceeds from the lottery go towards supporting local projects and organisations that make a positive impact on the community. Whether it's supporting a local sports team, helping to preserve a historic building, or funding youth programmes, Buckinghamshire Lottery is an easy way for residents to make a difference.”

There’s already over 1,500 active players across Buckinghamshire who helped raise nearly £94,000 last year for local good causes – and you could join them.

To purchase a ticket and support local causes, go to: buckinghamshirelottery.co.uk

If you’re part of a local good cause looking to boost your fundraising in 2025, you can sign up online for free. There are no set up costs or admin fees, just a great way to raise money and to give your supporters a chance to win themselves. As a registered good cause you’ll get your own customisable lottery webpage, funds sent directly to your account every month, great prizes for your supporters, marketing help and materials to help you promote your good cause through Buckinghamshire Lottery, and weekly reports via email updates.

For more information visit buckinghamshirelottery.co.uk/good-causes